Mathematical reasoning helps students think logically and make sense of mathematics. Students need to develop confidence in their abilities to reason and justify their mathematical thinking. High-order questions challenge students to think and develop a sense of wonder about mathematics. Mathematical experiences in and out of the classroom provide opportunities for students to develop their ability to reason. Students can explore and record results, analyze observations, make and test generalizations from patterns, and reach new conclusions by building upon what is already known or assumed to be true. Reasoning skills allow students to use a logical process to analyze a problem, reach a conclusion and justify or defend that conclusion.
Brief Explanation
(Alberta Program of Studies)Mathematical reasoning helps students think logically and make sense of mathematics. Students need to develop confidence in their abilities to reason and justify their mathematical thinking. High-order questions challenge students to think and develop a sense of wonder about mathematics.
Mathematical experiences in and out of the classroom provide opportunities for students to develop their ability to reason. Students can explore and record results, analyze observations, make and test generalizations from patterns, and reach new conclusions by building upon what is already known or assumed to be true.
Reasoning skills allow students to use a logical process to analyze a problem, reach a conclusion and justify or defend that conclusion.
Research
Characteristics of a Numerate Individual
Clearly Identified Key Outcomes
1) Number Sense
2) Patterns and Relations
3) Shape and Space
4) Statistics and Probability
Balanced Assessment Practices
Purposeful Instructional Strategies
Personalization of Learning